What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at University of Wisconsin Madison?
Prescribe your Future: Join our Medical Team!
University Health Services (UHS) is looking for an experienced Physician Assistant to join our primary care team. As a member of our team, you will play a critical role in providing exceptional patient care and support for the student population at UW-Madison. This position provides 100% direct clinical care to the UW student population and will operate mainly in the Primary Care clinic.
**Start date can be flexible based on situation.
- 40% Assesses, diagnoses, and treats illnesses, and manages chronic health problems
- 15% Develops, implements, collects data, and evaluates health care services as directed by individual care plans
- 20% Develops individualized care plans based on medical assessments in accordance with medical best practices and established rules and regulations
- 15% Educates patients and their support systems on how to manage conditions and to promote the health and well-being of patients and those around them
- 10% May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students
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Required
Bachelor's Degree
Graduated from a Physician Assistant program
Preferred
Master's Degree
Required
--2 years of post-training clinical experience
--Experience providing clinical assessment and treatment for acute illnesses, injuries, chronic problems, preventive care, and health counseling in an ambulatory setting.
Preferred
-- Experience in Primary Care (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine) or Urgent Care
-- Experience working with college students or young adults
-- Experience in diagnosing and treating anxiety and depression
-- Experience in evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries
-- Experience performing in-office procedures, including but not limited to cryotherapy, incision and drainage, ingrown toenail removal, and laceration repair OR willingness to learn procedures
Required
CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Healthcare Provider level CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
Required
PA - Physician Assistant License
licensed in the state of Wisconsin or able to obtain WI license prior to start date
Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%
This position requires you to work onsite at 333 East Campus Mall, Madison, WI.
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:Minimum $95,824 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. You will be required to log in or create an account to continue. Please upload a cover letter and resume to apply. Cover letter should reference your licensing status. Selected candidates must be licensed in the state of Wisconsin prior to start date. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three professional references, one of which should be a current or former supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.
This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with job # 312739. Having two job postings allows University Health Services to consider candidates with Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner credentials for this position. This posting is for candidates with the following credential: Physician Assistant. For candidates with Nurse Practitioner credentials, please apply under job #312739.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is April 4, 2025, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled.
Karin Butikofer
karin.butikofer@wisc.edu
608-890-2860
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Physician Assistant(HS036)
Department(s):A57-UNIV HEALTH SERVICES/CL SVCS/PRIMARY CARE
Employment Class:Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:312719-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click hereIf you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Salary : $95,824